George Bassham
Jan06

George Bassham

Funeral service for George Bassham, age 94, of Dike, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Bassham passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.The online register can be...

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DPS Trooper Arrests Tennessee Man On Warrant
Jan06

DPS Trooper Arrests Tennessee Man On Warrant

Dustin Lynn Roby A routine traffic stop on Interstate 30 at mile marker 132 resulted in a 36-year-old Indian Mound, Kentucky man’s arrest Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper William Gillentine reported stopping a Ford pickup at 8:05 a.m. Jan. 5 on I-30 for an obscured license plate, specifically a dark tint covering the temporary Tennessee plate, the trooper alleged in arrest...

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Dinner Bell Menu For Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Jan06

Dinner Bell Menu For Wednesday, January 8th, 2020

New Year’s Day Stew Super Salad ( heartier than a regular green salad) Chili Cheese Cornbread Muffins Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Chocolate Cheesecake Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). May the New Year at Dinner begin with your presence!

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Vera Mae “Jack” Garner
Jan06

Vera Mae “Jack” Garner

Funeral services for Vera Mae “Jack” Garner, age 95, of Pickton will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ken Goodson officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with grandsons and great-grandsons, Steve Brumley, Kevin Brumley, Scott Brumley, Tanner Brumley, Chayton Brumley,Skeet Brumley and Kyle Moore serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour...

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Sulphur Springs City Council Jan. 7 Regular Meeting Agenda
Jan06

Sulphur Springs City Council Jan. 7 Regular Meeting Agenda

CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXASREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILJANUARY 7, 2020, 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Call to order.Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. (a) Kevin...

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City Manager's Performance Review, Employment Terms On Jan. 7 Council Agenda
Jan05

City Manager's Performance Review, Employment Terms On Jan. 7 Council Agenda

Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell This marks the third month in a row the City Council meeting agenda has included a personnel item related to the city manager. Sulphur Springs City Council is scheduled once again to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager this week. The Jan. 7 regular 7 p.m. City Council meeting agenda states the council may adjourn into executive session to discuss “matters affecting the office...

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Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 6-10
Jan05

Meal A Day Menu for Jan. 6-10

Monday – Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, cole slaw, chips and pickle spears Tuesday – Manager’s choice Wednesday – Chicken fingers and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and roll Thursday – Tater tot casserole, corn and pinto beans Friday – Corn flake chicken casserole, broccoli and roll

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An Honor Nobody Wants: Meet Two Gold Star Families
Jan05

An Honor Nobody Wants: Meet Two Gold Star Families

The Gold Star Lapel Button, or Pin, is distributed to members of the immediate family of a fallen servicemember by the Department of Defense. Our nation’s military veterans hold a solid place in the hearts of Hopkins County residents. We stand proud of our Veterans Memorial in downtown Sulphur Springs and faithfully observe opportunities to honor veterans each year. While most local families have at least one military veteran of...

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Ovelle Maurice (Bennett) Cagle
Jan05

Ovelle Maurice (Bennett) Cagle

Funeral service for Ovelle Maurice (Bennett) Cagle, age 90, of Belton, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 11 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home prior to the service. Mrs. Cagle passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Stoney Brook of...

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Shirley Beth Jones Glossup
Jan05

Shirley Beth Jones Glossup

Funeral service for Shirley Glossup, age 82, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Steve Cook officiating and Jerry Putnam and Lou Jane Drummond assisting. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Danny Ragsdale, Brent Glenn, Dustin Ragsdale, Ryan Glenn, Colton Glenn, Garon Burgin, Steve Drummond and Jace Lane serving as pallbearers and Wesleyan Class...

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